Mag Rankings: Buffalo Sabres

ESPN Insider goes deep on all 30 teams to get you prepped for the 2011-12 NHL season.

Here's how the Buffalo Sabres shape up, including a potential breakout player, a key stat and the views of a division rival. And check out our preseason rankings to see how they stack up against the rest of the league.

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